On Thursday, July 3, owners of large taxis in Tangier formally requested a fare increase of one dirham or more, citing the implementation of a new provincial decision on pricing for certain routes. This request comes despite the absence of any official announcement from local authorities regarding these increases.
Taxi owners are attempting to legitimize the fare hike they are proposing to their clients, yet none possess an official decree from the authority regulating the taxi sector in Tangier.
The position of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region regarding these fare increases remains unclear, as does its stance on the rumored increase in minimum fare prices for smaller taxis and their charge per 120 meters.
Union and association representatives for taxi drivers in Tangier have condemned the fare increase, emphasizing the lack of a legal official decision. They argue that this situation undermines the principles of institutional governance and creates disorder within the sector.
In Tangier, most taxi drivers, regardless of vehicle type, avoid announcing fares for reasons that remain unclear. Meanwhile, the responsible authorities overlook this violation, even though the laws governing the profession encourage transparency in pricing.
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